Dr. Kit Heyam, an expert in the history of gender, discusses the misconceptions around the surge of young people identifying as trans. They explore gender expressions throughout history, from Samoa's four genders to India's hijras. The importance of understanding gender beyond the Western construct is emphasized, as well as the emotional significance of representation in history. The complex relationships among gender, societal roles, and colonization are explored, highlighting the need for diverse narratives and the agency of individuals. The podcast also delves into the challenges of writing about colonized cultures and criticizes the binary understanding of biological sex.
